That is somewhat correct, there is no version of Whatsapp for the iPad "yet", but it is in Beta, see the below article:
iPad users finally get a dedicated WhatsApp application; here's how to do it<https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/ipad-users-finally-get-a-dedicated-whatsapp-application-heres-how-to-do-it/articleshow/103842898.cms?from=mdr> Best regards, Sieghard -----Original Message----- From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Cris Ali Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 8:54 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: A question for Bluetooth users No Mario. There is no Whatsappversion for IPad. You can only access it using a browser like Safari. Follow me on X @ibnalbalad > On Jun 26, 2024, at 10:26 AM, Mario Eiland > <eila...@gmail.com<mailto:eila...@gmail.com>> wrote: > > I can't answer that question. I don't use an iPad. I imagine the layout > might be a bit different from that of the iPhone since it's being used on a > larger screen and it takes advantage of the screen size. I presume you use > the iPhone version of WhatsApp? I find it pretty easy to navigate WhatsApp on > the iPhone. > > -----Original Message----- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > <viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of > Cris Ali > Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 7:05 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > Subject: Re: A question for Bluetooth users > > Sorry Mario, I apologize for confusing your name. > I use an iPad and I got used to it with time. As you indicated, an iPad can > be a drag in the beginning for VO users. I am wondering if you tried using > the desktop version of Whatsapp on your iPad. I find the chronology of chats > very confusing. > Follow me on X @ibnalbalad > >> On Jun 26, 2024, at 8:37 AM, Mario Eiland >> <eila...@gmail.com<mailto:eila...@gmail.com>> wrote: >> >> Hi Cris, >> I am not Robert, but I also use a Bluetooth keyboard quite extensively. I >> have never delt with the full keyboard feature before and I have been fine. >> Regarding your question about using it either with an iPhone or iPad, I use >> it with both although I don't recommend totally blind people to use an iPad >> since it's a bit unwieldy and you have to cover a lot of more screen real >> estate when navigating. I usually, recommend iPads for low vision folks so >> that they can take advantage of the screen size when dealing with zooming in >> and out. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> >> <viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf >> Of Cris Ali >> Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 6:40 PM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> >> Subject: Re: A question for Bluetooth users >> >> Thanks Robert. I tried to turn on the full Bluetooth Keyboard setting today >> to try it and found it weird to use compared to when it is turned off. >> Since you have been using Bluetooth Keyboard for many years, did you use on >> an iPhone or with an iPad? >> Follow me on X @ibnalbalad >> >>>> On Jun 25, 2024, at 9:24 PM, Robert Doc Wright >>>> <yeshua.talmi...@gmail.com<mailto:yeshua.talmi...@gmail.com>> wrote: >>> >>> It is going to be based on what you get use to. I've been using a >>> BT keyboard for several years. I tried to switch to the hardware >>> keyboard feature but found it too cumbersome for me. >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Cris Ali" <filasti...@hotmail.com<mailto:filasti...@hotmail.com>> >>> To: <viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> >>> Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 12:23 PM >>> Subject: A question for Bluetooth users >>> >>> >>> Hello dear listers, >>> I posted my question on the BlindApple mailing list but got no >>> replies or comments. It sounds that there are no bluetooth keyboard users >>> on that list. >>> Hopefully I will be luckier here. >>> I am a new user of bluetooth keyboard with VoiceOver on an iPad. >>> Should I keep the full keyboard access setting found under settings, >>> accessibility,, full keyboard access on or off? What are the >>> advantages or disadvantages of keeping this setting to off or on >>> when using a bluetooth keyboard? Which setting do you recommend? >>> I would appreciate your suggestions and help. >>> Cheers, >>> Follow me on X @ibnalbalad >>> >>> -- >>> The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. >>> >>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this >>> list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please >>> contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list >>> itself. >>> >>> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: >>> mk...@ucla.edu<mailto:mk...@ucla.edu>. 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